Anything related to the ART WORLD, especially DESIGN.MUSIC! (Drum 'n' Bass, House, 2-Step, UK Garage, Reggae, Underground Hip Hop, & anything outside of the mainstream CRAP you hear on the radio, and see on MTV)I love meeting new, interesting people. Particularly those who are confident with being themselves, and not worried about fitting in or conforming.Supporting the effort to promote GLOBAL PEACE.Discussing/arguing polotics & philosophy with anyone who might not share the same beliefs as me. I believe that there is always more than one solution to every problem. I think that anyone foolish enough to believe that there is only one way to accomplish something, needs to realize that their narrow-minded approach to life will eventually cause them to have serious problems!
I would Die for a chance to meet MF BORAT!!! ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________But I'll settle for ANYONE that shares the passion for music, art, design, good friends, loving family, and getting dirty! (which are the significant driving forces in my life)IF YOU SHARE MY LOVE FOR ALL THINGS CREATIVE.... Then GET YOUR ASS OUT to "X"Come support our 88 Music Family as they continue their new concept! This is an event for those of us that are tired of the same old BULL SHIT.... An opportunity for CREATIVE, FORWARD THINKING PEOPLE to get together and have a good time, maybe even learn a thing or two, and most definitely meet some down ass mufuckas.If you know me, which you do, then you know I wouldn't be supporting this party if I didn't believe in it. I'm personally vouching for this event - if you don't have fun you can hunt me down and smack me in the face.This is our chance to really try to help push things in the right direction in the DC area. PLEASE DON'T LET IT PASS YOU BY!Hope to see you guys on at the next "X" Saturday March 31st, where I will be participating as one of the featured designers. Bring your whole crew - just make sure you leave the close-minded, traditional, conformist Beeyatches AT HOME - WHERE THEY FEEL SAFE CUZ NOTHING UNEXPECTED OR DIFFERENT HAPPENS! ___________________________________________________________S aturday, March 31st, a creative amalgamation of LIVE art including 3 graphic designers (INCLUDING YOURS TRULY), electronica music acts, tribal belly dancers, independent fashion designers and other local artists will take over BeBar for a 4 hour, 21st century Live-Art 'Happening'.At the event, a juror will provide the participating graphic designers with three words. The designers will have 4 hours to create a poster for 'X', using these words as inspiration for their designs. Their laptops will be hooked up to large displays, revealing their approaches and creative process to the audience.At the end of the event, the curator will select a winning design. The winner's design will be used on a promotional poster, web site and flyer for X as well as potentially incorporated into an art book.ALSO......MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT A DOPE NEW FRIDAY SPOT IN ARLINGTON THAT MY PEEPS ARE THROWING....with a flyer this nice it must be cool right?______________________________________________________ ______ IF YOU FUCK WITH ME - YOU DEAL WITH MY ENFORCER........I REALLY WANNA MEET THIS CHICK......
There isn't enough space or time for me to even begin describing my passion for Drum 'n' Bass.... for those of you who don't know what that is, do us both a favor and stay away from me! (hehehe) But seriously, D&B is the one constant positive influence that has been with me for over ten years now... and the beautiful thing is that it just keeps getting better. I am also a strong believer in balance...which can and should be present in all aspects of our lives. So I must be lucky that God made House music on the 8th day. I truly feel pity for anybody out there that has not found happiness through music, cuz you are missing out on life! If anyone out there has a soft-spot in their heart for some solid UK Garage/ 2 Step from 2001 - 2003, please be my friend!! In case you are curious, those were the two years that saw a beatiful collage of so many different genres of electronic music beautifully blended together to make some of the best tunes known to man. (Unfortunately, a scary monster named Main-Stream Hip-Hop killed 2-Step in early 2003.... you see that's when the majority of the producers & artists in this genre began feeling the overwhelming urge to mimick main-steam Hip-Hop in the States... which as we all know can quickly hide any talent that once lived inside of an artist) Before you get your panties in a bunch, I said MAIN-STREAM HIP-HOP, not REAL HIP-HOP! Much love goes out to MFDOOM, Murs, Wu-Tang, NWA, Mobb Deep, Ghetto Boyz, Cypress Hill, and anyone who at least tried to make good music before sellin' out like a BITCH! I really shouldn't begin to name artists & labels cuz then I will have to leave names out that deserve to be listed...but I do feel as though I should name a few so that you can grasp the sincere devotion that I have for music. Please understand that the following Labels and Artists are a microscopic tip of the ice-burg.... I would need at least 3 Gigs of space to create a list of all the music that makes me smile! ............................................................ ............................................................ .....D&B Labels/Artists -Hospital Records These guys are not mortals, they have transended the boundaries of this world, and dwell somewhere between Heaven & Earth. Anything from the likes of London Elektricity, High Contrast, Nu:Tone, Cyantific, Logistics, Laroque, and the entire Hospital Collective is guaranteed to make you piss your pants, and beg for more!-VALVE I just don't think I can name anyone in the industry that would have one single negative remark about Lemmon D or Dillinja...these pioneers of D&B continue to explore new avenues for their craft, and have surley blown more speakers and ear drums than the 1980's Massive Dancehall Soundsystems that they take much of their inspiration from. If you consider the word grimey to be a compliment, check these guys out.-Full Cycle The crew that put Bristol on the map as one of the forces to be reckoned with in the world of D&B... Founding member of Full Cycle and Godfather of countless Drum 'n' Bass Wiz Kids, Roni Size, has been makin' me smile ever since he helped give Jungle a new Jazzy Twist with "New Forms." If D&B had an Oracle, it would surley be Roni Size. His impact can be seen and heard all over the world, and his label-mates SUV, Krust, Die, Tali, and Dynamite MC are a testament to the sincerity of Roni Size's mission to push things further than ever before.-Ram I couldn't leave out the man who has been on top of his game for over a decade now could I? Andy C, AKA the Executioner, is arguably the best performance D&B DJ to have ever touched the decks.... Along with Red One & Shimon, Andy C has dominated the competition time after time, earning the rank of ..1 Drum 'n' Bass DJ year after year. You gotta see it to believe it, so I won't waste my time trying to explain further ............................................................ ............................................................ ....House Labels/Artists-Om These guys have done more for House music than anyone could have ever hoped for.... This San Francisco based label was founded in 1995, and has since pushed the concept of "Future Music" throughout the world. Their roster of artists is hard to fathom...including Marques Wyatt, Mark Farina, Andy Caldwell, Juan Atkins, Afro Mystic, Johnny Fiasco, Iz & Diz, John Howard, Kaskade, King Britt, Mark Grant, Soulstice, Landlslide, Ming & FS, and many more! Everything associated with Om has a unique sound, look, and feel.... from their world-famous parties at the Winter Music Conference in Miami, to their arsenal of stellar compilations (such as Mushroom Jazz, Om Lounge, San Fran. Sessions, & Deep Concentration) Om has found a way to spread great Underground music to people all over the world, without loosing sight of what's really important.-Naked Music Making people take their clothes off since 1998, Naked Music has been creating forward thinking Urban/Soul/Dance music from an extremely diverse roster of artists. Series Compilations like Nude Dimensions, Carte Blanche, and Lost on Arrival have gained respect from House-Heads all over the world. This positive, Love inspired label has an impressive roster, including.....Blue Six, Miguel Migs (Petalpusher), Lisa Shaw, Andy Caldwell, Marques Wyatt Maricio A., Kerri Chandler, Aquanote, Gaelle, Jay-J, Aya, and the list keeps on goin'. With branches on both east and west coasts, Naked Music has solidified there presence in the House music industry, and they won't be going anywhere for a while.-Deep (Where House Lives) ((The Party)) Had to give props to Marques once again! This legendary Sunday night gathering in Los Angeles at the Vanguard, has gained the reputation of being one of the best House parties in the world. Talent for this very special weekly event has included: Frankie Knuckles, Doc Martin, Miguel Migs, David Morales, King Britt, Ben Watt, Derrick Carter, Kerri Chandler, Joe Claussell, Mark Farina, Frankie Feliciano, Mark Grant, Harvey, Tony Humphries, Timmy Regisford, Ron Trent, Louie Vega, etc. etc. If you want me to continue I will! The beautiful thing about this party is that from its inception, the crowd at DEEP has been like a family, while the atmosphere is generated from that vibe. All who are part of the club are unified by a love of the music that transcends daily life and provides a weekly escape. This is why I love House music, because it makes you happy.... rather than making you want to kick someone's ass!LARGE MUSIC - Label to Watch Out for in 2006! Located in the vibrant city of Chicago, Large Music holds a place in history as one of the most influential and popular dance music labels in the world. Their mission is to celebrate the joy of modern urban living through rhythm and sound; they delight in exploring and combining a wide variety of musical genres such as House, Electro, Downtempo, Jazz, and even Salsa. This unique vision has given them a consistent history of widespread critical and commercial success throughout their 12 year run. Large's impressive roster of established artists such as Kerri Chandler, DJ Sneak, Miguel Migs, DJ Rasoul, Roy Davis Jr., Mark Grant and Derrick Carter have all contributed to the sound that is simply known by music lovers as LARGE. They have recently launched an aggressive campaign to enter the commercial CD market with 3 back to back releases entitled The Rhythm Lounge , Electro Jazz 1.0 , and Sound Deluxe. They seek the sophisticated music lover who has an appreciation for eclectic sounds and shares a positive outlook for the future of dance music. With a desire to maintain otheir underground credibility, Large is now poised to forge ahead in the global mainstream dance market culture. Baltimore favorite ADAM AUBURN has quickly established himself as "the" up and coming talent to keep an eye on...he is currently playing gigs and handling the booking for Large - with a bright future ahead of him Adam continues to impress the crowd with his eclectic style of House Music. ............................................................ ............................................................ ....I will have to add some more names to this list soon, but right now I need to get back to work.... Keep your eyes out for a Producer named Faze Audio. He has the skills to do things that you have never heard/seen before.... all he needs to do is quit his day job!I also love going out to parties in the DC area thrown by: OmniPresent Syndicate, CONTRAlab Collective, 88 Music, Bodyrock, Odds & Ends, Upfront Industries, 2TUFF, Ultraworld, Sonic Soul, 3Degrees Global, M3, ESL, and everyone else who focuses on providing solid tunes, a comfortable atmosphere, and most importantly forward-thinking/fun-loving people!
Here Are a Few Flyers That I Designed for Our Parties @ Gallery....